Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg Pa
3901 N Progress Ave, Harrisburg, PA
3.3· 32 reviews
Loving Handz Family Daycare Center
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Loving Handz Family Daycare Center
Loving Handz Family Daycare Center is a group home daycare in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- 1yr- 12yrs old
- Hours today
- 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 1yr- 12yrs old |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Loving Handz Family Daycare Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Loving Handz Family Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00249968
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 2, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE 10/27/25 Fire detection devices were not tested within 30 days. Testing was documented for 8/12/25 and 9/29/25, lapsing 48 days. 12/2/25 Fire detection devices were not tested within 30 days. Testing was documented for 10/18/25 and 11/27/25 lapsing 40 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2025
Oct 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Fire detection devices were not tested within 30 days. Testing was documented for 8/12/25 and 9/29/25, lapsing 48 days.”
3280.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Children # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5's files contained the original financial agreements. CORRECTED ON-SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
Jul 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Fire detection devices were not tested within 30 days. Testing was documented for 4/11/25, 5/12/25 and 6/12/25, each lapsing 31 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
Oct 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Upon inspection of the facility's written policy for recognizing and responding to shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, it was found that specific details related to 1. strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child AND 2. the prevention and identification of child maltreatment were not included.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3280.75(c) Has all items
“Upon inspection of the first aid kit in the Toddler childcare space, it was found that gloves and scissors were missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3280.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the Fee Agreement on file for Child #1 - #5 did include any details/response for Extra Services [each form was blank for this area].”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3280.131(a) Health Information
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that Child #1 had no health assessment on file. A valid parental immunization exemption was found on file and the provider indicated that the parent was claiming an exemption for the health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
Oct 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3280.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“It was observed in the kitchen that the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the kitchen telephone.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility director did not ensure that the fire alarm system was tested every 30 days. The was evidence by the alarm testing documentation completed 39 days prior.”
3280.14/3280.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents
“Facility person #1, #2, #3 has not completed the required one hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain current State Police, Child Abuse or FBI fingerprint clearance results. There was no current State Police clearance on file, the Child Abuse clearance observed was dated 5/4/2018 and the FBI fingerprint clearance was dated 5/24/2018. Facility Person #1 was observed working unsupervised with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
Dec 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed in the middle TV room that there was not a protective receptacle cover in an outlet accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
- Aug 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Loving Handz Family Daycare Center
Is Loving Handz Family Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Loving Handz Family Daycare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Loving Handz Family Daycare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 2, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Loving Handz Family Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Loving Handz Family Daycare Center care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Loving Handz Family Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Loving Handz Family Daycare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Loving Handz Family Daycare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 303-5841 to ask.
What is Loving Handz Family Daycare Center's phone number?
(717) 303-5841.
Where is Loving Handz Family Daycare Center?
Harrisburg, PA 17110. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.